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Forum: Canada
Jan 11th 2012, 4:27 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 2,170
Posted By nikkistothard

Re: childminding

Hi,
So I am in Okotoks, Alberta and I have looked into the dayhome situation quite alot as I have 2 kids and am also now looking after two more.

So to set up a day home (which is just when you...
Forum: Canada
Jul 12th 2011, 1:44 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 9,242
Posted By nikkistothard

Re: Is $28 an hour a decent wage for Calgary?

oops - sorry!
Forum: Canada
Jul 12th 2011, 1:30 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 3,898
Posted By nikkistothard

Re: Can any civilised country call this cheese??

Costco do a cheese called Coastal which is imported from England - it is made 10 miles down the road from where I used to live. However I have started to find nice Canadian cheeses - Balderson is...
Forum: Canada
Jul 12th 2011, 1:02 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 9,242
Posted By nikkistothard

Re: Is $28 an hour a decent wage for Calgary?

I live in Okotoks and my husband is currently on a similar rate to this. We have two young kids. It is safe to say that we do have to be careful about what we are spending but it can be done. The...
Forum: Canada
Jun 17th 2011, 12:10 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,263
Posted By nikkistothard

Re: UK Pension - Options

You can transfer UK pensions to Canadian RRSP's (Registered Retirement Savings Plans) but before you take this step you will need to think about possible tax implications and whether this move is...
Forum: Police
Jun 5th 2011, 3:39 am
Replies: 1,761
Views: 294,109
Posted By nikkistothard

Re: Calgary Police

I am one of the people who can help with pension transfers so if you have any questions about the process I would be happy to give you a call to discuss. Just PM me with your details.

My husband...
Forum: Canada
May 18th 2011, 1:47 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 937
Posted By nikkistothard

Re: Flights

Looks at the price of return flights rather than one way - surprisingly enough they are often cheaper!
Forum: Canada
May 18th 2011, 1:46 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,506
Posted By nikkistothard

Re: Arriving in Calgary this summer - a few questions

Hi!

It is such an exciting/scary time isnt it! If you wanted to have a chat on the phone about some of your questions I would be happy to give you a call! Just send me a message with your details....
Forum: Canada
Sep 25th 2010, 4:36 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 3,808
Posted By nikkistothard

Re: Money Money Money....

Hi Rich
I have a few things which I have found from personal experience may make things a bit easier for you. With regards to the HSBC account its well worth setting up the account well in advance...
Forum: Canada
Nov 25th 2009, 2:47 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,488
Posted By nikkistothard

Re: HSBC Bank account

Hi
We used the HSBC service to set up an account and found it to be a real help - yes you do have to pay, but you can get all of your cards and cheque books etc sent to you in the UK which means one...
Forum: Canada
Oct 4th 2009, 1:04 pm
Replies: 183
Views: 88,086
Posted By nikkistothard

Re: Canadia equivalents to those British things we take for granted

Can anyone recommend a good alternative for baby formula - the SMA blue for hungry babies - the little one is now 6 months old and I there are so many brands to choose from that I am not sure if...
Forum: Canada
Sep 24th 2009, 8:19 am
Replies: 31
Views: 6,137
Posted By nikkistothard

Re: Phone Canada to U.K.

you can call from Skype to landlines in the UK if you buy credit from Skype - costs about 0.04p p/m so really cheap!
Forum: Police
Sep 3rd 2009, 2:14 am
Replies: 1,761
Views: 294,109
Posted By nikkistothard

Re: Calgary Police

For the notarised copies you just need to get a certified copy done by a solicitor - if you pop into your local solicitor they will be able to do it for you - ours charged £15 and everything went...
Forum: Canada
Jul 27th 2009, 10:08 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 3,208
Posted By nikkistothard

Re: visitors fail to bring right supplies

haha - thats so funny! I must remember to pack lots of galaxy chocolate when I come out!
Forum: Canada
Jul 27th 2009, 10:04 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 1,718
Posted By nikkistothard

Re: Balancing working with childcare - your experiences?

Thanks all for your comments - it seems there is a wide range of opinions out there so I guess I will have to wait and see

In response to the first comment, I do believe the UK childcare is worth...
Forum: Canada
Jul 27th 2009, 7:26 am
Replies: 24
Views: 1,718
Posted By nikkistothard

Balancing working with childcare - your experiences?

Hi

We are coming out to Alberta (Okotoks) in September and I will be needing to get a part time job but as I have 2 small kids (6 months and 2) I am not sure how the balance of working vs...
Forum: Canada
Jul 22nd 2009, 6:45 am
Replies: 2
Views: 720
Posted By nikkistothard

Childrens Inoculations

Hi

Does anyone know what innoculations kids have in Canada and at what age - my younger boy will only be 6 months when we move so am not sure if I will need to make a point of getting him to have...
Forum: Canada
Jul 22nd 2009, 6:43 am
Replies: 33
Views: 3,114
Posted By nikkistothard

Canadian School System - how does it work?

As my son is now 2 and a half, he would have been starting pre school in 6 months but as we are now on our way to Canada, this wont be happening!

Can anyone tell me how the school system works in...
Forum: Canada
Jun 30th 2009, 7:39 am
Replies: 21
Views: 1,864
Posted By nikkistothard

Re: Recommendations for airlines when travelling with young children

I am planning on booking in our car seats as luggage as I dont really want to haul them round departures - I know BA do offer their own seats on the plane if you ask but wasnt sure if any other...
Forum: Canada
Jun 28th 2009, 9:18 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,864
Posted By nikkistothard

Re: Recommendations for airlines when travelling with young children

We are travelling from the UK to Calgary in mid September - the kids will be 6 months and 2 and a haf - with regards to the kids we were looking for airlines which can provide cots/bassinets and also...
Forum: Canada
Jun 28th 2009, 7:41 am
Replies: 21
Views: 1,864
Posted By nikkistothard

Recommendations for airlines when travelling with young children

Can anyone recommend an airline which is good for travelling with young children and are there any extras you can get when you book which are not advertised?
Forum: Canada
Jun 28th 2009, 7:39 am
Replies: 2
Views: 546
Posted By nikkistothard

How long to get passports back?

Does anyone know the current wait time from sending passports to be updated with permanent residency to getting them back? We wanted to book flights with Canadian Affair but am a bit worried about...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jun 18th 2009, 2:33 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,225
Posted By nikkistothard

INTERNATIONAL REMOVAL - PLS HELP

Hi

We are planning on moving to Calgary in September and need to find a good removal company - can anyone make recommendations and also let me know of any pitfalls to look out for??

Nikki
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